River Valley Auto Transport is the Midwest division of Enterprise Auto Transport - owner operated, federally licensed & bonded, and registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State (USDOT #2273104 / MC #774106). All logistics are managed via our central dispatch at (239) 273-4649 - this is our only phone number.

Fastest turnaround

Pickup in 1–4 business days on average (depending on driver availability) - start with a conversation πŸ“ž 239-273-4649

Open auto carrier traveling through the Mississippi River valley from the Midwest

Minnesota based | Nationwide door-to-door

Door-to-door transport across the USA

Based in Minnesota, we arrange secure residence-to-residence vehicle shipping between any two points in the USA.

Enterprise Auto Transport is BBB Accredited with an A+ Rating

Minnesota-Based Car Shipping, Nationwide

Owner-operated in Rosemount, with Midwest-to-Florida routes at the heart of our work.

We arrange open and enclosed transport from Minnesota and surrounding Midwest states to Florida, plus coast-to-coast service when your route goes elsewhere.

In business since 2012. We arrange shipping on professional semi-truck carriers, coordinated from Minnesota. We negotiate the carrier rate on your behalf and present the best offer received after negotiations. The majority of the people you reach at other brokerages are sales agents, not licensed brokers. The sales agents have no license to ship cars themselves, so your payment gets split three ways - the sales agent, the brokerage and the carrier - which means less money goes to the quality carrier hauling your vehicle and more goes to the middlemen. At River Valley Auto Transport you speak with a licensed broker on every call, based in Minnesota. No 3-way splits.

  • $250k open / up to $2M enclosed insurance coverage
  • Owner Operated
  • Not an overseas call center
  • Licensed, bonded and DOT compliant
  • Deposit disclosed upfront - covers broker fee only
  • Concierge coordination from quote to delivery

Credentials

Licensed, bonded and properly insured

River Valley Auto Transport is an owner-operated auto transport brokerage based in Rosemount, Minnesota. As the Midwest division of Enterprise Auto Transport, we coordinate open and enclosed vehicle shipping from Midwest origins to Florida and destinations nationwide under federal authority USDOT #2273104 and MC #774106. The business is registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State, and every shipment is managed through our central dispatch by phone and email.

  • $250,000 cargo coverage on open carriers
  • up to $2,000,000 cargo coverage on enclosed carriers
  • Licensed & bonded Β· USDOT #2273104 Β· MC #774106
  • Owner Operated
  • Enterprise Auto Transport is BBB Accredited with an A+ Rating

Federal licensing: USDOT #2273104 Β· MC #774106, registered as a property broker with the FMCSA. Licensing, authority and bond status are verifiable in the FMCSA SAFER and Licensing & Insurance systems.

Before you book

How to Verify an Auto Transport Company

Check any company's BBB record and FMCSA authority before booking. Here is ours.

River Valley Auto Transport is the Midwest division of Enterprise Auto Transport - the BBB Accredited (A+ Rating) company behind this website. Verify our authority yourself: our federal registration is USDOT #2273104 and MC #774106. Enter either number in the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot and confirm the records are active before you pay anyone.

Minnesota origin network

Minnesota pickups planned locally, from Rosemount

River Valley Auto Transport coordinates pickups across the Twin Cities, southern Minnesota and communities statewide. Florida is a major destination for our seasonal routes, but Minnesota is where the trip planning begins.

Rosemount home base

Pickup details are coordinated from our Minnesota office.

Winter-ready planning

We account for snow emergencies, narrow streets and safe carrier access.

Midwest route access

Interstate access and practical meeting points are reviewed before pickup.

Vetted carriers

Authority, insurance and performance are checked before dispatch.

Auto carrier traveling through Minnesota's Mississippi River valley

Local pickup planning for Minnesota routes, including seasonal service to Florida.

Federally licensed and bondedOpen and enclosed transport from Minnesota

How it works

Four steps from quote to delivery

No surprises, no runaround, no vanishing dispatcher.

  1. 1

    Get your quote

    Tell us the route, the vehicle and your dates. A coordinator prices your actual lane and replies within one hour - every quote is hand-quoted for accuracy.

  2. 2

    We dispatch a vetted carrier

    We confirm authority, insurance and safety record before a truck is assigned, then send you the driver's direct number.

  3. 3

    Pickup and inspection

    The driver photographs the vehicle, you both sign the bill of lading, and it is loaded with soft-ties onto a full-size semi carrier.

  4. 4

    Tracked delivery

    Track the vehicle in transit, get a call before arrival, inspect at delivery and sign off. That's it.

See the full process

Reviews

What clients say

Verified reviews published by real customers on TransportReviews and Google.

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β€œRena was great and very responsive. Found us a great carrier and process was seamless. Definitely going to use again! Have shipped many cars over the years all over the country and had the best experience so far with Rena. Highly, highly recommend.”
David Braverman Β· Repeat customer - ships nationwide Β· Read the full review Β· Verified on Google

FAQ

Common questions

Is car shipping the same thing as auto transport?
Yes. "Car shipping" and "auto transport" describe the same service - a licensed carrier moves your vehicle on a professional truck between two locations. Customers search both terms, so you will see us use them interchangeably across this site.
How much does it cost to ship a car?
Most cross-country moves fall between $900 and $1,800 open, and $1,500 to $3,000 enclosed. Distance, vehicle size, route density, season and operability all move the number. We quote your specific lane, not an average.
How long does transport take?
Roughly 500 miles per day once loaded. Coast to coast is typically 6–9 days; regional lanes under 800 miles are often 1–2 days. Expedited service compresses that meaningfully.
Is my vehicle insured?
Yes. Every open carrier we dispatch carries $250,000 in cargo coverage and every enclosed carrier carries up to $2,000,000. You receive the certificate before pickup on request.
Do you use small trailers or tow dollies?
Never. We move vehicles exclusively on professional semi-truck car carriers operated by career drivers.
Can I put personal belongings inside my vehicle during transport?
Under FMCSA regulations, car shipping carriers are not licensed to haul household goods. Some carriers permit a limited amount of personal items secured in the trunk, but those belongings travel at the owner's risk and are not covered by carrier cargo insurance.
How long does it take to transport a car interstate?
Cross-country auto shipping generally takes 7 to 10 days. Shorter interstate runs such as New York to Florida or Ohio to Florida average 3 to 5 days in transit, depending on driver routing, traffic and seasonal weather.

Ready to Ship your car?

Open and enclosed semi-truck carriers, door-to-door delivery and a coordinator who answers the phone.